Lladro Society
Lladro figurines are made in Valencia, Spain, of hard paste porcelain and gres. The Lladro family of companies was started by the Lladro brothers, Juan, José and Vicente in 1953. When buying a Lladro, look for the blue Lladro symbol on the bottom of the piece. It was first used in 1974. If the Lladro that interests you does not have the Lladro symbol, verify the piece with the Authorized Lladro Reference Guide. The guide is available from Andrews Gallery. If still unsure, ask the seller questions before you buy.
The Lladro Society was started in 1985. When you joined the Society you were entitled to purchase an annual piece available only to Society members and only available for one year. The first piece issued by the Lladro Society was Little Pals. Due to the lower numbers of immediate Lladro Society members, Little Pals has enjoyed a unique scarcity and shown significant cost growth in subsequent years. In addition to the annual figurine, Lladro Society members were able to acquire other pieces offered only to the Society. Again, with availability limited to Society members, these pieces often exhibit significant cost growth. In 2001, Lladro Privilege replaces the Lladro Society and in 2004, Lladro Privilege Gold became a higher, more exclusive tier within Lladro Privilege. |
